Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme...

Cool Runnings is by far one of the best movies of all time!  However, that isn't the reason for this blog post.  If you are a true Jamaican bobsled connoissuer, you would know that "cool runnings" is a phrase that means "PEACE BE THE JOURNEY."  I am stealing it as the motto for my trip.  

There has been some drama in preparation for my departure, as you may have read in my previous posts regarding the hell that some people call packing, but I'm finally ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride!  Tomorrow is my last full day in America, and I'm much calmer than I thought I would be.  A couple of weeks ago I was so nervous about everything: what to bring, not knowing my housing assignment, waiting for my Visa, missing out on things at Marist, ect.  I guess I freaked myself the freak out (Shout out to Victorious), and now I feel pretty good!

I hope this isn't just a phase.  The first few days are supposed to be rough, and I need the strength to endure it.  According to the 20/20 special about the Costa Concordia that aired last Friday, only 1 in 10 people have survival mode instilled in their brain, and they are able to function during stressful times.  I am definitely part of the 9ers in this statistic, and so I pray "peace be the journey" (for the sake of everyone around me lolz).

 Well my candy and coloring books are all set for the 17 hours of travel- which is Amanda code for: I am ready to get this party started! The next time you hear from me I will be in Italia, baby!  Cool Runnings!

(I hope my new housemates don't get annoyed when I say it ever other sentence.)